No. 24 Florida State women’s soccer earned its second consecutive ACC victory Sunday afternoon, defeating Pitt 2-1 on the road.
Coming off a 2-0 victory over No. 4 Wake Forest on Thursday, the Seminoles continued to build momentum, showcasing stronger communication and chemistry as they worked together on both ends of the field.
Florida State’s starting 11 included Wrianna Hudson, Kate Ockene, Bridget Mutipula, Nyanya Touray, Janet Okeke, Grace Hoytink, Sam Erbach, Joelle Jung, Nawreen Ahmad, Peyton
McGovern and Shaneil Buckley.
FSU got on the board in the 16th minutes following a series of scoring opportunities. Shaneil Buckley sent a shot off target before Hoytink followed up with an attempt that Pitt goalkeeper Elli Johnson deflected. Jung was there for the rebound, finding the back of the net to give the Seminoles a 1-0 lead on her second goal of the season. Hoytink was credited with the assist for her first point of the season.
Pitt continued to create opportunities throughout the first half, recording five shots, including one on goal. Florida State finished the half with four shots, two on goal, while holding the 1-0 lead.
Pitt nearly found the goal at 47:43, but the Seminoles were able to keep the Panthers off the board.
In the 51st minute, Touray created another opportunity for FSU, sending a shot high that was deflected out for a corner kick. However, the Seminoles were unable to convert.
Shortly after, Florida State extended its lead in the 54th minute when Hoytink found the back of the net for her first career goal, with Jung and Buckley credited with assists.
With a 2-0 lead, FSU continued to pressure Pitt’s defense, creating another opportunity following a foul just outside the box in the 63rd minutes but coming up short.
Ockene came up with an important save in the 65ht minute, followed by another save off the resulting corner kick to preserve the Seminoles’ lead.
Pitt finally broke through in the 81st minute when Sofia Doheny found the back of the net, cutting Florida State’s lead to 2-1.
The Seminoles (7-1-3, 3-0-2 ACC) held on to secure their second straight ACC victory, continuing to build momentum following their ranked win over Wake Forest and remaining unbeaten in conference play.
Pitt finished with 14 shots, including five on goal, while Florida State recorded nine shots, with four on goal. Ockene made four saves.
Florida State will return to Tallahassee to host Notre Dame on Saturday, Oct. 24, with kickoff set for 7 p.m.
